Dione Barbosa vs Karine Silva — Fight recap

Karine Silva defeated Dione Barbosa via unanimous decision over three rounds on August 16, 2025, in a grappling-heavy matchup that saw Barbosa control the cage for 5:18 but ultimately fail to convert her wrestling advantage into a victory. Barbosa landed 31 of 87 significant strikes (35%) and successfully executed 3 of 4 takedown attempts (75%), yet Silva's superior striking efficiency—26 of 70 significant strikes at 37%—and her ability to stay composed on the back foot earned her all three scorecards.

Despite Barbosa's wrestling dominance and control time advantage, Silva's cleaner combinations and two submission attempts demonstrated enough offensive output to sway the judges. The decision highlights how takedowns without substantial damage can be outpointed by efficient striking in modern MMA judging.

Silva's win positions her as a rising contender in the division, while Barbosa will need to recalibrate her offensive approach after the takedown.